I Just Don't Understand
"I Just Don't Understand" is a song written by Marijohn Wilkin and Kent Westberry, released by Swedish-born singer and American citizen Ann-Margret. It charted at No. 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1961. It was one of the first records to feature a fuzz-tone guitar. It was later recorded by The Beatles on 16 July 1963 at the BBC Paris Studio, London for the Pop Go The Beatles radio show and appeared on their 1994 compilation album Live at the BBC, with lead vocals by John Lennon.[1]
| "I Just Don't Understand" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Ann-Margret | ||||
| from the album On the Way Up | ||||
| Released | 1961 | |||
| Label | RCA Victor | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Marijohn Wilkin, Kent Westberry | |||
| Ann-Margret singles chronology | ||||
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| "I Just Don't Understand" | |
|---|---|
| Song by The Beatles | |
| from the album Live at the BBC | |
| Released | 30 November 1994 |
| Recorded | 16 July 1963 |
| Genre | Rock |
| Length | 2:47 |
| Label | Apple |
| Songwriter(s) | Marijohn Wilkin, Kent Westberry |
| Producer(s) | Terry Henebery |
In 1965, Australian pop star Normie Rowe presented a rockier version. This appeared on the B-side of his Australian top 10 hit, "I (Who Have Nothing)".
American indie rock band Spoon included a cover of the song on their 2014 album They Want My Soul.
The Beatles personnel
- John Lennon – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Paul McCartney – backing vocals, bass
- George Harrison – backing vocals, lead guitar
- Ringo Starr – drums[1]
References
- "I Just Don't Understand | The Beatles Bible". www.beatlesbible.com. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
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